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Great recommendation

My wife and I stayed here for four nights in February, 2012 based on the recommendation of a friend. We loved it. First, it's in the mountain highlands where the temperature is very comfortable day and night, which makes for a pleasant stay. The scenery and colours are terrific. We stayed in the superior teak room (below the yoga studio) which was spacious, clean, well appointed and very comfortable. The partial open-air bathroom was a delight.Owner/manager Richard Kaal is amiable, laid-back, helpful, a wealth of information about Baliand a delightful host. His staff have been well-trained and provide excellent, friendly service. Be sure to have a massage in the wonderful hut dedicated to that purpose; the woman providing the massage is excellent at her craft, one of the best massages we had in Bali (and we had many, including at five-stars in Nusa Dua).Meals are individually prepared from scratch and delicious.The place is quite isolated, which is part of its attraction, and, as others have noted, reached over a bumpy, crumbling road, which also adds to the adventure. We hiked in pouring rain in the nearby national park to the second temple and enjoyed this moderately difficult walk.Highly recommend this small resort.More

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Room Tip: The superior teak room with ensuite, open-air bathroom

Stayed: February 2012, travelled as a couple

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Ask africa11 about Bali Mountain Retreat

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If you like going out of the ordinary and want to see more than Bali's tourism-places, go there!!Wow, what an experience this was...the trip up the mountain was rocky and bumpy but the transport was arranged by BMR so we had an experienced driver, felt fine and safe. You really go off-roads through little villages, amazing to see. And then you walk in BMR...beautifully built with wood and bamboo and a lot of nature's green. We had a very warm and friendly welcome and right after we settled in, we immediately felt the power of this place: total peace and quiet. There is no city around to explore, no shops, etc. We had no 'extractions' so after travelling around Bali for 2 weeks, for the first time we felt like coming down to earth. With just yourself and the nature around you. Now I am not the yoga-meditation-type of person but this felt spiritual! When the night came we had dinner in the restaurant overlooking the jungle and the lights of the city's far away. It was the best food we had in Bali! They could have made it more expensive since this is your only option to eat but it is as cheap as the rest of Bali. The music of the owner Richard was playing in the background (good music!), we were the only people there so we just stared away and everything was magical.If you're a little bit scared of the jungle with all the darkness and animal-sounds (we are..haha!) then I would recommend the rooms with your own bathroom 'indoors'. If you're not, you can have you're pick in more primitive (and cheaper) options. I never met Richard, but he went out of his way to get me the right cd (I bought one of his cd's but later on it turned out to be another one that I had heared). I already left BMR and he got me the right cd for free, delivered in the place I was staying later. So nice of him!We only stayed for one night but I can imagine even more magical and spiritual moments will come to you if you stay longer. Go there!!

Room Tip: If you're a little bit scared of the jungle with all the darkness and animal-sounds (we are..haha!) then I would recommend the rooms with your own bathroom 'indoors'. If you're not, you can have you're pick in more primitive (and cheaper) options.

Stayed: February 2012, travelled as a couple

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Ask Marije O about Bali Mountain Retreat

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A well-appointed, peaceful spot with great service and surroundings. Highly recommended if you want to get away from all the noise and crowds. The helpful, friendly staff go out of their way to ensure that you enjoy your stay.

Stayed: December 2011

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Ask Ezzz about Bali Mountain Retreat

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After a two hours trip with the optional pickup service from Kuta to BMR I found myself in this little peaceful camp. Sure, the drive to this elevated area could be better if the infrastructure wouldve been improved, but hey this is Bali, and BMR is a remote place.

When I arrived at BMR I was introduced to everyone who was employed. Richard and his family are very kind and open-minded people. Same are his employees. There was no time when they could not take care of you wishes, for me such as laundry service, temple trips, tour to the north coast by car, and of course breakfast, lunch etc.

For that this place is a very remote point, the variations of meals, drinks and activities were outstanding. Within my 25 days trip on Bali I did not experience any better service than I found in BMR. For me BMR is the most authentic Bali Inland experience, whether you go for a guided two hour walk within the beautiful nature, where the guide is showing you flora and fauna, picking up fruits and tasting and feeling its unique culture or wander about alone in the jungle. Or if you like to relax and stay in the camp, you will always feel welcome to get a homemade Bali coffee and a quiet place to read a book or take a nap.

For everyone who fancies a time off the loud and overcrowded places like Kuta or Ubud I would abundantly recommend the BMR. Since this is a place in the middle of the island, you better get earplugs when you have a light sleep. I have got used to it after my third night. But in total, its a worthy experience one should not miss when being on Bali. Feel free to contact me for furhter informations.

Stayed: December 2011, travelled solo

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Ask Harry H about Bali Mountain Retreat

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We were tired of scratching around like chickens amidst the chaos, heat and grime of lowland Bali, so we left Kuta for the mountains and found a gem of a spot. Bali Mountain Retreat lies on what must be the last pristine forested mountain left on the whole island, and offers a taste of what Bali must have been like in the 1950's or something. It is like another world up there and we both found it hard to believe there still exists such a quiet, serene and wild place hidden away on such a small heavily populated island. The views are astounding and I have never found a better place for meditation. The cafe views are tooooo good, and i always ate more courses than I should have, but the food is superb and I could not drag myself away from the views. We stayed for ten days and I ended up participating in a music retreat and wrote two songs whilst there. The proprietor, Richard is a great fellow and will look after your every need. The Balinese locals way up there on the mountain are soooo friendly, and I even had the opportunity to see a traditional Balian (healer) there for a healing for a long term minor eye ailment I had been carrying for many months. The healing involved what westerners might regard as a magical and well as more mundane, prosaic therapeutic interventions. I think my eye is feeling a bit better, but time will tell if my visit to the shaman fixed the problem. None-the-less it was a magical and enchanted encounter with a very traditional Balinese healer. Finally I have found a place where that traditional Balinese feel still endures, and whose staff are actually willing to take a bit of time out to teach you about their culture. We climbed the cacao trees with the locals at the retreat and i got to harvest and prepare my own wild crafted chocolate! The highlight for me though, apart from the music retreat which i thoroughly recommend if you go at the right time of year, is the serenity, quiet and the friendliness of the local staff, and their willingness to actually help you connect with the locals there. If you are lucky enough to go to Bali Mountain Retreat say hi to Richard and Rani and all the crew up there where the eagles fly, and tell them "chocolate fiend Robert will be back sooner than two shakes of a lamb's tail.

Room Tip: Ask for the teak house rooms with the huge views.

Stayed: January 2012, travelled as a couple

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Ask Robert L about Bali Mountain Retreat

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Bali Mountain Retreat offers a haven of peace and beauty. After travelling the steep & deteriorating roads to get there you really feel like you're away from the bustle of regular life.The setting is amongst lush tropical gardens; beautiful stone pathways connecting the buildings. The rooms are simple and clean & tastefully decorated, ranging from secluded honeymoon style, own bathroom, to a traditional rice house for those looking for a budget experience.One of my favourite places to while away an afternoon is what was called the "Birds nest", a small, open style room set at the top of a staircase, with a perfect view of the valley all the way down to Denpasar. At night the lights of the city look magical, and sunrise is spectacular. Extremely friendly staff are always cheerful and willing to help at any time. And to top off this perfect retreat setting, the food is absolutely fabulous!Although a little out of the way, Bali Mountain Retreat is well worth a visit for those searching for a peaceful Balinese experience.

Stayed: January 2012

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